A 4.1 magnitude tremor and with a depth of 6.2 kilometers it alerted the inhabitants of the city of H Guaymas at 3:29 Central Time (9:29 UTC) this June 24.
The movement had its epicenter 75 km southwest of said town in the state of Sonora, according to preliminary information from the National Seismological Service (SSN).
In the face of significant seismic activity, the National Center for Disaster Prevention (Cenapred)calls not to fall into rumors or fake news and only obtain information from official sources, such as Civil Protection authorities, both local and state, as well as federal.
After an earthquake, check your home for possible damage, use your cell phone only in case of emergency, do not light matches or candles until you are sure that there is no gas leak and remember that aftershocks of the earthquake may occur, so it is important to be alert.
You can also take the following measures before an earthquake: prepare a civil protection plan, participate in evacuation drills, identify safety zones at home, school or workplace and prepare an emergency backpack.
During an earthquake, stay calm and stay in a safe place, stay away from objects that may fall; If you are in a car, park and move away from buildings, trees and poles; And if you are on the coast, stay away from the beach and take refuge in high areas.
Mexico is located in an area of high geological activity, which exposes you to the constant risk of suffering from these types of events. Proof of the above were the earthquakes of 1985 and 2017, which caused great damage; however, they were not the largest in the history of the country, despite being among the most present in the memory of both nationals and foreigners.
He strongest earthquake on record In the history of what is now Mexico, the March 28, 1787, at the time of the Spanish colony. Its epicenter was in Oaxaca and it had a magnitude of 8.6. This not only caused the earth to vibrate incredibly, but it even caused a tsunami that reached 6 kilometers inland.
Experts from the Seismic Instrumentation and Registration Center (Cires) estimate that similar situations will be possible in the near future. These conclusions arose from a study dated 2009 that sought to analyze the aforementioned event. It was said then that there may be earthquakes of a similar magnitude on the coasts of Mexico and Central America. The above is because this area has great potential for events of a geological nature, given its location in the so-called Guerrero Gap.
However, such a large magnitude is not necessary to wreak chaos. Mexicans keep memories of minor earthquakes, which occurred in 1985 and 2017. On such occasions, the entire capital and states were paralyzed by the unparalleled consequences of such telluric movements.
On September 19, 1985, an earthquake of magnitude 8.2, with epicenter in the state of Guerrero. It was 07:19 local time (13:19 UTC). At that time, it was thought that there would be no more earthquakes of such dimensions, but a similar event occurred exactly 32 years later.
The one in 2017 was recorded at 1:14 p.m. local time (6:30 p.m. UTC) with the epicenter on the borders of the states of Puebla and Morelos and left a balance of 369 deaths in the center of the country.
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